The song of the day for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, is “The Good Life.”
About This Song
“The Good Life” was written by Sacha Distel. Jean Broussolle wrote the original French lyrics and Jack Reardon wrote the English lyrics. Originally titled “La Belle Vie,” “The Good Life” was featured in the movie Seven Capital Sins. Tony Bennett is the singer most widely identified with “The Good Life;” other good recordings include those by Betty Carter, Carmen McRae, and Stephane Grappelli. It has been said that Distel wrote this song about Bridgette Bardot, who refused Distel’s marriage proposal.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “The Good Life” on June 24, 1970, with pianist John Bunch. The recording was originally released in 1970 on Tony Bennett Sings His All-Time Greatest Hits; it was also included on Rarities, Outtakes & Other Delights, Vol. 1, as part of his 2011 Complete Collections box set.
“The Good Life,” as well as Rarities, Outtakes & Other Delights, Vol. 1, is available on Apple Music.